OpenAI releases GPT-6.1 Sol at one-fifth the cost of Astra
GPT-6.1 Sol comes close to Astra at a fifth of the price
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What happened
OpenAI has released GPT-6.1 Sol, saying it approaches the flagship GPT-6.1 Astra—which was delayed over safety concerns—in agentic coding, computer use, and office tasks, at about one-fifth the cost.
Why it matters
With flagship Astra delayed over safety concerns, readers can compare Sol and Astra with Opus 5.5 on price and benchmark gaps.
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